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CHICAGO -- Well, that confirms it. When Devin Hester's pants were inadvertently yanked down Sunday night by a Philadelphia tackler, it proved that a full moon hangs over this bedeviled city. Just what has happened to the parochial mojo here, anyway? Full Article at AOL Sports
They are two of the most contested pieces of ground on Chicago's lakefront -- the first, where the Chicago Children's Museum wants to build its controversial kiddie bunker; the second, where Mayor Richard M. Daley executed his infamous "midnight raid" Full Article at Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO - Divers returned to the Chicago River and investigators scoured cell phone records Tuesday as police declined to call the death of the city's school board president a suicide a day after an autopsy concluded he shot himself in the head. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor
Chicago's Mayor Richard M. Daley has outdone himself. Full Article at Town Hall
At this point in its history, Chicago theater is enjoying the seemingly heartfelt patronage of a trifecta of very powerful politicians. It is an extraordinary moment that should not be allowed to pass without note. Full Article at Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth "Boo" Thomas is in excellent company these days. Full Article at 2TheAdvocate.com
As a former beat cop, Ron Huberman, the new chief of public schools in Chicago, learned long ago that violence among young urban people could not be solved simply by hauling ever larger numbers of children off to jail. Full Article at The New York Times
MADISON President Barack Obamas visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday comes as state lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow the mayor of Milwaukee to take over control of that citys struggling school district. Democratic Gov. Full Article at Wausau Daily Herald
"If we squander this money now, we'll face serious problems down the road. But if we use the funds wisely, we can protect our taxpayers and our city's financial situation for both the short term and the long term." Full Article at Chicago Tribune
Put away all those references to Chicago as the brawling and gritty rough house of Nelson Algren, Mike Royko and Dick Butkus. Forget Carl Sandburg's timeless portrayal of Chicago as "the stormy, husky, brawling, city of the big shoulders." No more. Full Article at Chicago Tribune
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sun-Times Media Wire) ― Inspired by the fatal shooting of a Chicago Police officer, the Illinois General Assembly passed gun legislation targeting gang members Friday. Full Article at CBS2 Chicago
Honor recognizes Sagus International for its innovative partnership with two Chicago high schools CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sagus International announced today that it has earned a 2009 Outstanding Partnership Award from the Chicago Public... Full Article at Street Insider
If you only read one story about Mayor Richard M. Daley this year, this one is a must. Full Article at ChicagoNow
Mayor Richard M. Daley is now personally involved in the effort to hang onto a plastics industry trade show that has called Chicago home for nearly 40 years. Full Article at ChicagoNow
(Crain’s) — Mayor Richard M. Daley is now personally involved in the effort to hang onto a plastics industry trade show that has called Chicago home for nearly 40 years. Full Article at ChicagoBusiness.com
...The biggest problem was built into OFA's very structure--the structure that Plouffe had wanted and Hildebrand had warned against. Full Article at Democratic Strategist
The head of Illinois’ largest taxpayer organization today slammed Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley for shifting blame for the city’s huge property tax increases to bureaucrat James Houlihan, the Cook County Assessor. Full Article at Chicago Tribune
Does former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani deserve a spot in the Fix Political Hall of Fame? Full Article at The Washington Post
(Crain’s) — A veteran real estate developer has been chosen to be the next chairman of the entity that oversees McCormick Place and Navy Pier. Full Article at ChicagoBusiness.com
Why: For five years, the Chicago Public Schools, under Mayor Richard M. Daley's leadership, have ignored consistent community warnings that closing schools, changing boundaries, firing staff, disbanding Local School Councils, and replacing neighborhood... Full Article at PURE: Parents United for Responsible Education
Richard Michael Daley (born April 24, 1942) is a United States politician, member of the national and local Democratic Party and current mayor of Chicago, Illinois. He was elected mayor in 1989 and reelected in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007. Full Article
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addresses the media during a press conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, listens to the discussion.
View Photo »U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, left, addresses the media during a press conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, listens to the discussion.
View Photo »Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, left seated, and Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan, right at a press conference after their presentation at the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
View Photo »Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, left and Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan, right at a press conference after their presentation at the 121st IOC session, XIII Olympic Congress Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
View Photo »Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, left and Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan, right at a press conference after their presentation at the 121st IOC session, XIII Olympic Congress Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
View Photo »Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, left ,Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan, center, and Chicago facilities organiser Doug Arnot, right at a press conference after their presentation at the 121st IOC session, Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.
View Photo »CHICAGO - JULY 16: Spectators applaud after Chicago Mayor Richard Daley (L) and Willis Group Holdings executives unveil the Willis Tower name during a ceremony to rename the former Sears Tower July 16, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »CHICAGO - MARCH 23: Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary (R) with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley (L) and his wife Maggie (2nd from left) visit Cloud Gate (known locally as the Bean) a sculpture by British artist Anish Kapoor following the opening of the Climate & Energy Conferen...
View Photo »Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley surrounded by 2016 committee members and supporters smiles during a press conference Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Chicago, before he heads to Copenhagen, Denmark, for next week's 2016 Summer Olympic host city announcement.
View Photo »Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley talks with 2016 committee members and supporters at a press conference Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 in Chicago, before he heads to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 2016 Summer Olympic host city announcement.
View Photo »Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley laughs while surrounded by 2016 committee members and supporters at press conference Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 in Chicago, before he heads to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the Summer Olympic host city announcement on Oct. 2.
View Photo »Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (R) and Spanish Crown Prince Felipe of Asturias tour Millennium Park in Chicago October 7, 2009.
View Photo »(R-L) Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, Spanish Crown Prince Felipe of Asturias, his wife Princess Letizia, and Maggie Daley tour Millennium Park in Chicago October 7, 2009.
View Photo »(R-L) Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, Spanish architect Jaume Plensa, Spanish Crown Prince Felipe of Asturias, his wife Princess Letizia, and Maggie Daley tour Millennium Park in Chicago October 7, 2009.
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (R) listens as U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder speaks during a press conference at City Hall where they and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan were addressing the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools Octob...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (C) and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (L) join Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (R) for a press conference at City Hall to address the problems of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7, 2009 in Chicago,...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Phillip Jackson and other community activists protest outside the mayor's office in City Hall as a press conference with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan was being held to address the pro...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley listens as U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks during a press conference at City Hall they and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder were addressing the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7, 2009...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (R) listens as U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder speaks during a press conference at City Hall where they and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan were addressing the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools Octob...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (R) and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan listen as Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley speaks during a press conference at City Hall where the three addressed the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools October...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder listens as Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley speaks during a press conference at City Hall where they and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan were addressing the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools October...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (at lecturn) and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speak during a press conference at City Hall they and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder were addressing the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7,...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (C) and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (L) join Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (R) for a press conference at City Hall to address the problems of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7, 2009 in Chicago,...
View Photo »CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (C) arrives for a press conference with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (not pictured) and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (not pictured) to address the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7, 2...
View Photo »Community activists protest outside the Mayor's office in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.
View Photo »U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, left, addresses the media during a press conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, listens to the discussion.
View Photo »The day that the city of Chicago decides to divide schools by gang territory, that’s the day we’ve given up the city
Midway Airport is pulling out of the recession faster than O'Hare International Airport, as shifts in the air travel market boost Midway's fortunes and breathe new life into Mayor Richard M. Daley's plan to privatize the city's No. 2 airport.
The job of a marathon race director really hasn't been around all that long. Carey Pinkowski has helped define it. In these 20 years, he has played a huge role in growing this race from 7,200 registrants to 45,000 and in establishing it as one of America's premier running events. On behalf of the people...
On behalf of Mayor Richard M. Daley and the Chicago Department of Aviation, we are very pleased that the TSA has selected O'Hare International Airport to receive this technology
This is not a loss for Obama. I don't know where you're getting this point ... It's not a loss for the king and queen of Spain, it's not a loss for the new prime minister of Japan.
President Barack Obama stood with Mayor Richard M. Daley on the White House lawn Wednesday to cheer on the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid, saying he wanted to go to Copenhagen for the bid himself, but health care reform has to take precedence. I would make the case in Copenhagen personally, if I weren’t so fi...
This is not a loss for Obama. I don't know where you're getting this point ... It's not a loss for the king and queen of Spain, it's not a loss for the new prime minister of Japan.
We wouldn't be having this meeting, if we didn't think Chicago has much to offer the Olympics and the Olympics has a lot to offer the City of Chicago
If you award us the Games, we will be your best partners, because the people of Chicago are passionate, honest and hardworking ... We want to share our city with the world.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama symbolize the hope, opportunity, and inspiration that make Chicago great
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama symbolise the hope, opportunity and inspiration that makes Chicago great, and we are honoured to have two of our city's most accomplished residents leading our delegation in Copenhagen
And we have a wonderful representative in Michelle and others coming in from the White House
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